March 2020
616000 out of work across America's casinos; 206000 in Nevada
Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/21/2020 - 8:22amCARSON CITY, Nev. — The American Gaming Association says the coronavirus has put an estimated 616,000 gaming employees out of work ...
Reader Submitted Coyote in Morning Light
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/21/2020 - 7:54am
Reader Edward Howell snapped this beautiful photo of a coyote in the morning light at the Silver Saddle Ranch.
Did you feel it? 4.5 Earthquake breaks glass, shakes Carson City and beyond
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/20/2020 - 6:57pm
UPDATE: The USGS revised the magnitude to 4.5 a few minutes following the first report.
A 5.0 earthquake hit in Indian Hills at 6:33 p.m. which caused many downtown businesses to call dispatch for reports of broken glass in their shops.
A message from Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell on COVID-19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/20/2020 - 5:54pm
In response to Governor Sisolak’s Declaration of Emergency Directive 003, Carson City officials announced today they plan to work closely with businesses and residents in ensuring compliance with the Governor’s directive.
Family connection: Kenny Davis Jr. turns corner of life
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 03/20/2020 - 5:40pm
Kenny Davis Jr.’s turnbuckle of life occurred the day his son was born.
NNBW Editor Column: COVID-19 sacrifices – for better or worse
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/20/2020 - 4:47pmFrom the editor: For the last year, we've been planning our wedding, scheduled for May 30, 2020, in downtown Reno. But, an increasingly likely ...
Northern NV businesses partner with United Way to launch emergency fund
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/20/2020 - 4:43pmThe NV Energy Foundation, Microsoft Reno and Bank of America partnered as key funders to get the effort rolling, and Plumas Bank has set up an ...
Carson-Tahoe Health postpones all non-emergency surgeries through April, establishes ‘Respiratory Care Tent’
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/20/2020 - 3:26pm
In accordance with recommendations from the U.S. Surgeon General and the American College of Surgeons, the Carson Tahoe Health Medical Executive Committee decided that effective 1800 (6:00 PM) Friday, March 20, elective/non-urgent surgeries and procedures will be postponed until at least April 20,2020. The elective/non-urgent surgery & procedure plan will be reassessed and extended, if needed.
Local Carson City companies offered cash, gift bags and pet food at Brewery Arts Center to help struggling locals Friday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/20/2020 - 2:53pm
Carson City’s local businesses the Change Companies and Benson's Feed teamed up Friday afternoon at the Brewery Arts Center to offer a drive-thru for residents where they served up bags of non-perishables, dog and cat food, and $100 bills.
Sisolak orders all non-essential businesses to close, warns of criminal penalties for noncompliance
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/20/2020 - 2:26pm
Gov. Steve Sisolak has issued a broad emergency directive ordering, not asking, all non-essential businesses in the state to close effective midnight on Friday, the latest drastic step taken by the state to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus.
